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Dog Areas in Cape Porpoise

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Cape Porpoise is a village in the town of Kennebunkport,
nestled between Goose Rocks Beach and Kennebunkport’s Dock Square. It is known
by some as the “quiet side of Kennebunkport”’ because it attracts fewer
tourists, being a working fishing village. The harbor is guarded by Goat Island
with its iconic lighthouse. You and your leashed fur pup are welcome to visit
the island by private boat, and the current keepers will be happy to give you a
tour if they are at home. Calling ahead is recommended.

If you’re craving super fresh seafood, look no further than
Cape Pier Chowderhouse. This dog-friendly restaurant gets its seafood from the
village fishermen and lobstermen, and it doesn’t get any fresher than that!
Their pier dining area is open to your furry friend, and you will both enjoy
watching the fishing boat activity in the harbor while you chow down. The
owners and servers are very dog-friendly and have been known to invite dogs
into the restaurant during inclement weather. Chowders, lobsters, crab cakes,
fish and chips - you’re sure to find the perfect meal. Bone appetit!

Should your pup need medical attention while in the Cape
Porpoise area, be aware that there are at least 5 veterinarians and animal
hospitals nearby, in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford and Arundel. They will
have your furry buddy wagging again in no time!

Be sure to visit this coastal village with Fido and
experience the working harbor and island life found here! You won’t regret it!

Best Dog Neighborhoods in Cape Porpoise

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Population Density138/sq mi

#1 Kennebunk Beach

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The Kennebunk Beach area of the town of Kennebunk hosts the
actual beach that is its namesake, along with the adjacent Mothers Beach. This
dog-friendly strip of sand and sea welcomes your leashed fur-pup in the summer
before 9 am and after 5 pm, and any time of the day the rest of the year. The
sandy surface and gentle waves make it the perfect spot for Fido to frolic and
take a dip with you in the chilly (even in August!) ocean. If you’re visiting
from out of town, pet-friendly Shorelands Guest Resort and Cottages awaits you.
Fido is welcome for a small additional fee, and you’ll be located close to the
beach and the Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve, where pups are welcome in
designated areas. Look for signs.

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Population Density141/sq mi

#2 Wildes Corner

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The Kennebunkport neighborhood of Wildes Corner features Parson’s
Way, a 2-mile long cliff walk with scenic views of the ocean, and Walker Point,
the summer residence of the George HW Bush family. Dogs on leash are welcome on
Parson’s Way, so be sure to bring Fido along. He’ll meet lots of other dogs on
this path in good weather. The Way leads to Blowing Cave Park, where the
incoming tide and surf enter a hole in the rock and forcefully blows air out
the other side. It’s a popular local attraction! If this hour-long walk makes
you and your fur-pup hungry, step onto the patio at the On the Edge Restaurant,
where you can enjoy the casual, but delicious fare with your pup in tow.
They even have water bowls and pup-treats for your furry bestie!

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Population Density1,919/sq mi

#3 Downtown Kennebunkport

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Downtown Kennebunkport is where the action is in the summer
when the town becomes packed with tourists and their pups, and everyone is
looking for a place to eat where they can take their fur-babies. Luckily, this neighborhood features a few dog-friendly eateries. Salt
and Honey offers scrumptious and elegant dinner items that will please both
(wo)man and beast, but the restaurant also serves a complete breakfast
selection and lunch. So, stop in any time with Fido in tow. Or try Ryan’s Corner
House Irish Pub where you’ll find authentic Irish food and drink, and pups
are welcome to join you on their patio. Bone appetit!

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Population Density338/sq mi

#4 Goose Rocks

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This Kennebunkport neighborhood is where you’ll find Goose Rocks
Beach, a pet-friendly beach that is more than 3 miles long with tidal pools and
gentle waves. Pups are welcome
in the summer on leash before 9 am and after 6 pm, and anytime during the rest
of the year. Build a sand fort and dare Fido to knock it down, or amble down
the beach with him in tow and watch the wheeling, screeching seagulls. Be ready
to fill in the sand holes he digs, and be sure to bring waste bags. Clamber over the rocks
that stand between the beach and the road, and smell the rich fragrance of the
Salt Spray Roses that grow along them. This is a lovely, family beach, especially
when the family includes a fur-buddy like yours!

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Population Density213/sq mi

#5 Ogunquit

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A few miles down the coast from Cape Porpoise is the village
of Ogunquit, home to the Ogunquit Dog Park. It is open from late March through
November and welcomes summer tourist pups as well as the locals. The park is
fully fenced, with a separate area for small dogs, and double-gated safety
entries. It is equipped with chairs for the humans to relax in, drinking water
for the pups, and the surface is wood chips, which are so comfy on doggy’s
feet! While in Ogunquit, be sure to
visit the Ogunquit Marginal Way Dog Walk. Open to all pups from October to March, this paved path connects Frazier
Pasture Rd and E Frazier Pasture Rd. Stroll through marshland and meadow while
watching for waterfowl and other birds! And for a unique experience for doggo, try
the Finest Kind Lobstering Trip, a seafaring adventure aboard a real lobster
boat with lobstermen as your guides. View the beautiful Maine coast from the
water, learn about lobstering from the experts, and bring Fido along! He’s more
than welcome!